When you’re shopping for a car, it’s easy to get so focused on all of the big picture stuff – make, model, size, etc. – that you completely overlook some of the small things. The problem there, however, is that it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference to your enjoyment of your […]
Category: Tech
IIHS to Set Safety Ratings for Partial Automation
When you’re shopping for a car, there are two major safety ratings you should look for: the number of stars (out of five) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the picks and ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Both of these organizations are dedicated to improving safety on the […]
GMC Innovation at Its Finest: From Ultium to Super Cruise and Beyond
Do you know what it means to innovate and, more specifically, why the word should play a prominent role in your search for the perfect vehicle? To innovate means to introduce new ideas, methods, and products. What does this have to do with visiting your local GMC dealer to find your next car, truck, or […]
The 7 Coolest Features on the 2022 Chevy Suburban
If you’re searching for a large SUV that registers on the cool scale, look no further than the one that started it all, the 2022 Chevy Suburban. Far from a retro choice, the Suburban has remained king of the large SUV segment for nearly 60 years because Chevy seems to instinctively know what every new […]
Up Close and Personal With America’s Best-Selling Truck
Are you part of the Ford legacy? If not, it might be time to venture over to your local Ford F-150 dealership to discover everything America’s best-selling truck has to offer. For the last four decades, the F-150 has been America’s top choice for getting the job done and embodies the legacy that Henry Ford […]
Now’s the Time to Consider Going Electric
Whether everyone likes it or not, there’s no denying that Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles are making way for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to take over the market. Sure, 15 years ago, someone could have argued that EVs were a fad or a gimmick that would never last, but at this point, the signs are all […]
2021 Self-Driving Car Tech Roundup
We may not have made much progress on the flying cars that science fiction has been predicting, but driverless cars are closer to being a reality than ever before. While no one has yet cracked the code (or, more importantly, established the legality) for a car that will let you take a nap during your […]
EPA Fuel Economy and Efficiency Ratings: What You Should Know
If you have ever shopped for a car, then you have probably considered the fuel economy ratings of your options – especially since gas prices seem to always be going up. On the surface, they seem pretty simple. There is this nice big sticker in the window stating exactly how many MPG the car gets […]
Is Plug-In Hybrid Right for You?
In 2001, the Toyota Prius reached the American market, introducing everyone to the word “Hybrid.” While you may not be able to describe exactly how a hybrid achieves its remarkable fuel efficiency, there are few drivers today who are not aware of the basics. However, today the world of hybrids has become far more complex […]
What are Trims and Packages? How to Spec Your Dream Car
If you have ever shopped for a car, then you are well aware that just because two cars share the same name, it doesn’t mean they have much in common. Stack a base model up against a fully loaded version of the same vehicle, and the differences are night and day. Fortunately, car manufacturers have […]
Please Stop Buying These Things for Your Car!
Shopping for a car can be stressful: you have a lot of details to figure out while trying to find the right model at a price you can afford. Just figuring out the best financing for your next car can be quite anxiety-inducing. But shopping for a car can also be a lot of fun: […]
Baby on Board: Choosing the Right Vehicle for a Car Seat
Whether you’re an expectant parent, a new parent, or you’re considering starting a family in the next year or two, I’m sure you care about how well your vehicle will work with a car seat for your child. For most of us, the last thing we want to think about is the idea of a […]
How Do I Charge an EV? Getting Ready for the Electric Revolution
Every driver is extremely familiar with the process of refueling a gas or diesel vehicle (well, unless you live in New Jersey or Oregon, which ban self-service gas stations). However, the process of recharging an electric vehicle is still shrouded in mystery for the vast majority of drivers. Whether you are looking at buying an […]
Understanding Car Safety: NHTSA and IIHS Ratings
Most people would rather drive a safe car. Even if safety isn’t at the top of your list, the odds are that it is somewhere among your desired features. But how do you determine how safe a car is? Every manufacturer will tout all the safety features and technologies they included in their design, but […]
IIHS Begins Tougher Side-Impact Testing
The single most-important thing when looking at any vehicle, whether you’re researching to buy tomorrow or in a couple of years, is how well it can keep you safe. In a perfect world, everyone would abide by speed limits, drive safely and cautiously, and always remain focused on the road around them. Of course, that’s […]
These Technology Features Are in High Demand for Large SUV Buyers
When was the last time you looked in on the large SUV category? Also known as land yachts, these behemoth people movers are the upscale equivalent of airport shuttles, easily accommodating eight passengers and their luggage with room to spare. The raft of available models includes the newly refreshed 2022 Ford Expedition. Among the many […]
A New Type of Transmission: What is a CVT?
Unless you are a car enthusiast, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the transmission in your car. However, if you are shopping for a new car these days, you might find yourself wondering what the letters “CVT” stand for and whether you want a CVT in your car. This relatively new type of […]
Are Vehicles Just Computers Now?
Computers, tech, and entertainment coincide with each other in ways that we never thought imaginable. As you know, many different items that we utilize daily were mostly that of analog designs at the start. As technology became more advanced, its industry, which had been separate from that of the automotive market, would begin to cross […]
4 Technologies that are Changing the Auto Industry
Here at CarBuyerLabs, we’re all about helping you shop for a car – we are dedicated to providing you with information about different models, best practices when shopping for a car, and much more. Today, I’m going to take a look at some of the technology that has been and will be changing the auto […]
Our Top 15 Favorite Automotive Features
When you sit down to visit a dealership or browse through any automotive blog or site, chances are you’ll find a long list of features, some good, others not so good. Automotive technology has changed a lot over the years, starting as simple as CD players to features that read street signs and sense the […]